This course is designed to help students perform
paraprofessional work in financial planning. You’ll
get the ‘inside track’ on how to spend,
save, invest and manage debt. The course teaches
the secrets of budgeting, evaluating investments,
planning for retirement, building a good credit
rating, selecting insurance coverage, managing
major purchases, saving for emergencies and more.

All textbooks and study materials are included
with your tuition.

Career
Profile

Financial planning
specialists assist individuals from all walks
of life – from young married couples to
business owners to retirees – in making
the right financial choices. The work pays well
and practitioners are additionally rewarded by
helping others effect important life changes.
Opportunities exist in:

Accounting firms

Banks and lending institutions

Investment companies

Insurance companies

Corporate finance and payroll departments

Private consulting businesses

Deregulation of the financial services
industry, increased investment activity and the
coming of age of affluent and better educated baby
boomers are expected to result in increased employment
opportunities for personal financial advisors and
financial analysts.